Belgian MP: “Non-implementation of the UN resolutions by Armenia is inacceptable”
Baku, November 19 (AZERTAC). Belgian Member of Parliament Alain Courtois answered the question of the European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS) and stated the following regarding the tolerance of the Azerbaijani society and Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh:
“Azerbaijan is one of the countries that are known very few in Belgium. Notwithstanding that there is cultural diversity in the Azerbaijani society, this state is often considered as “a country that is far”. Azerbaijani society based on religious and ethnic tolerance may be a model for Belgians.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that lasts for more than 20 years hinders the region’s fully benefitting from the economic, geographical, and cultural potential. It is not acceptable that Armenia has not yet implemented the resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council in 1993. I think that, any constructive negotiations should be conducted based on the international law and principles. Armenia should agree with this international frame and must respect the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Only after that, the balanced negotiations will be brought to the settlement that would be effective for the whole South Caucasus region.
There is no doubt that, the refugee and IDP problem in Azerbaijan is a tragedy. I call for the international community to pay more attention to this forgotten problem. While the international community pays so much attention to the human tragedy in Syria, this old refugee and IDP problem in the South Caucasus remains out of attention. This creates obstacles for Azerbaijan’s social and economic development and its sustainable future.”
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